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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 272.39 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 272.39 and 114.53 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 272.39 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/272.39 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 272.39 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 31,194.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,194.89/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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